With temperatures reaching historical highs across Europe this summer, leading to raging fires in sunny destinations such as Greece and Italy, tourists are now growing warier of visiting the Old Continent in the peak season. As those of you who have been to Rome between June and August will know, there’s only so much sightseeing …

When the words Europe and island are next to each other, it’s usually the glitzy Mediterranean that’s the first place to come to mind. However, there is another trending destination that American travelers are discovering, and this one is over two thousand miles from the Mediterranean. The newest trendy island location to win people over …

Ever since borders reopened and international travel resumed restriction-free, flight prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, an upward trend that began in early 2022 and that is likely to continue well into late 2023, to the dismay of budget travelers. They were particularly high over summer in response to the soaring demand when millions of …

Europe is the go-to hotspot for Americans on vacation now that the continent’s border curbs have been lifted and life is back to normal. From the Atlantic shores of Portugal as far East as the Mediterranean beaches of Turkiye, it is once again awash with tourists. Though it may be difficult to track travel trends …

After a slow couple of years, international travel has finally rebounded, with more Americans than ever before traveling abroad. According to Forbes, more than 40 million Americans have traveled internationally between January and July of 2023. Nearly a third of those 40 million travelers made their way to Europe this year. It’s been a busy …

Sadly, summer is coming to a close and it’s time to start dreaming of your summer vacation for next year. August has flown by and as the colder seasons are quickly approaching, you can plan your next warm vacation in a beautiful, historic European destination.  Although trips to Europe are amazing opportunities to make life-long memories …

Who would’ve ever thought that plane tickets would be cheaper than train fares?  I used to always think that trains were the most accessible and budget-friendly way to get around Europe.  Without having to pay for checked luggage, a seat, and other amenities on the plane, I had assumed that the train would be the …

Italy is a bucket list destination for many travelers, and it has so much to offer that it’s easy to see why. Visitors flock to Italy for its history and heritage sites, delicious food, and diverse nature that includes both beach and mountain regions. Italy depends on this tourism.  But the hoards of travelers cramming …

Despite recent conflicts across the entire country of France, travelers have put that aside and continue to flock here. In fact, it is the most visited country on the planet. In times of turmoil this past year, France has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. However, it never lost its beauty, charm …

We all know the mainstream destinations in Europe; Paris, London, and Barcelona come to mind. Travelers love exploring Europe—perhaps this year more than any other before. There are so many trending places that it becomes hard to choose where you want to go. The options are wide-ranging from a fun trip exploring major cities, a …

When most people think of Hungary they think of Budapest, cheap beer, and goulash. But there is so much more to Hungary than this. It is a beautiful country with so much to see and do, with much of it close to the Danube. The Danube River is the second longest river in Europe and …

As travelers, we’re all on the lookout for destinations that don’t quite break the bank. Shamelessly galavanting around the world can rack up the bills — but so does eating out each day if you’re not in a budget-friendly destination.  Countries such as Greece, Portugal, and Spain are meticulous about raising their prices amid the …